Marinated asparagus salad
Description
A simple dish to prepare. This salad has plenty of advantages: no need to spend long hours at the stove, you can make it ahead of time (just prepare the sauce right before serving—and you're all set!), and no additional ingredients are required—except for asparagus itself, which has long ceased to be a rare find. Asparagus is low in calories, so it won't affect your figure—I, honestly, could happily eat a whole kilogram of this salad without worrying about needing a detox the next day. The asparagus turns out crisp, fragrant, and juicy—an excellent appetizer for any occasion. So go ahead and master this easy recipe for marinated asparagus salad—you won't regret it! :) Serve chilled.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
Wash the asparagus, peel it, and cut off the lower part of the stems.
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Step 2
Blanch in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 3
Remove with a slotted spoon or drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water to keep the asparagus bright in color and crisp.
- 4
Step 4
Mix olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices.
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Step 5
Pour the marinade over the asparagus and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours.
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Step 6
Now let's prepare the sauce. To do this, mince the garlic.
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Step 7
Wash, dry, and finely chop the dill.
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Step 8
Mix yogurt with sour cream, add garlic, dill, salt, and pepper, then stir.
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Step 9
Place the asparagus on a serving dish, drizzle with sauce, and serve.